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Cleric: Iranian President Should Punch Obama in the Mouth

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami blasts the U.S., says Obama should be punched in the mouth if he “talks nonsense.”

Egyptian Journalist: Al-Sisi Has Jewish Origins

Egyptian journalist claims leading presidential candidate grew up next to former Israeli Defense Minister.

Egyptian Spokesmen: Put Treaty With Israel to a Referendum

Spokesmen for the two Egyptian presidential candidates have advocated for putting the peace treaty with Israel to a vote in a referendum.

Galloway: Gaza is Like the Warsaw Ghetto

Anti-Israel British MP compares Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto and its residents to the Jews who led the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied When Denouncing Bombings in Israel

Arafat’s former bodyguard confirms that the late PA chairman would lie when he condemned suicide bombings in Israel.

American Commentator: Israel Behind Malaysian Plane Mystery

American commentator claims Israel set up the disappearance of Flight MH370 in order to blame it on Iran.

Galloway Claims Israel Engineered the Unrest in Ukraine

British MP George Galloway claims "the Zionists" sent gunmen to Ukraine to get local Jews to move to "Palestine".

Watch: Syrian Opposition Member Advocates Peace with Israel

“It is in our interest today to engage in a peace process” with Israel, says Syrian opposition activist in televised interview.

Syrian Athlete Finds New Use for His Skills in Civil War

Watch: Syria's shot-put champion is now a member of the rebel Free Syrian Army and throws heavy bombs.

Hungarian Ambassador Visits Hezbollah Monument

Despite a European ban on Hezbollah’s “military wing”, the Hungarian ambassador to Lebanon paid a visit to the group's “monument to jihad”.

Hamas Lawmaker: Koran Says We Must Massacre Jews

In a televised address, a Hamas lawmaker called for a "massacre" of Jews and for a "protection tax" to be imposed on them.

Watch: Iranian Official Mocks the West

EU's Ashton is "an old lady" and UN's Ban is a "puppet", says senior Iranian official in speech mocking Westerners.

Watch: Tunisian President Visits Jewish Exhibition

Tunisia’s President, Moncef Marzouki, visits a Jewish exhibition about Purim, expresses his support for the Jewish community.

Saudi Cleric Claims: The Sun Revolves Around the Earth

Forget what you learned at school. A Saudi cleric recently said that the sun revolves around the Earth, citing the Koran as proof.

Watch: Discussion on Syria Turns into a Brawl on Jordanian TV

Two Jordanian commentators argue about the civil war in Syria, then fight when one of them calls Bashar Al-Assad names.

Fatah Official: We Have Not Ruled Out Military Options

Senior Fatah official tells Hezbollah television that a violent struggle against Israel isn't out of the question.

Video: Saudi Provides Inside Look at Syrian Rebel War

A Saudi who fought in Syria reveals that the jihadist factions are fighting one another, not Assad.

Kuwaiti Columnist: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Kuwaiti columnist Fouad Al-Hashem mocks Arabs who idolize their leaders. "The truth is that the Arabs are, in fact, 'all mental.'"

Hezbollah TV: Hollywood Meant to Help Jews Take Over America

Hollywood was a Jewish invention, the goals of which were "to take over the greatest superpower in the world," claims Al-Manar TV.

Egyptian Play Blames Mossad for Arab Spring

Anti-Semitic play which aired on Egyptian television shows "hareidi Mossad agents" preparing "to control the whole world".

Iranian TV Mocks Obama Over Sanctions Threat

Iranian host not threatened by Obama's declaration that he will come down on sanctions violators “like a ton of bricks”.

Galloway Attacks Scarlett Johansson for Backing SodaStream

Anti-Israel British MP says Scarlett Johansson is "an absolute disgrace" for her support of SodaStream.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Kerry, suggests that the Americans “exercise self-restraint” and not attack his country.

Watch: Gaza Youth Encouraged to Carry Out Terror Attacks

Suicide terror attacks against the “Zionist enemy” glorified in a televised graduation ceremony for a Hamas youth camp in Gaza.

Egyptian Journalist: We Should Teach Hamas a Lesson

Egypt should learn from Israel and “teach Hamas a lesson” until they learn to "respect the Egyptian shoe," says local journalist.

Video: Lebanese Baby 'Joins' Hezbollah

Hezbollah television shows baby wearing a Hezbollah uniform, boasts he will "join the resistance."

PA Minister: Jihad Should be Directed at Jerusalem, Not Syria

"Jerusalem is still waiting" for jihadists, says PA minister in televised address.

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Video: Rival Syrian Rebels Exchange Insults

Fighting the “moderate” rebels takes precedence over fighting Jews and Christians, says ISIS fighter in two-way radio argument.

Egyptian Astrologer: The Jews Will be Stronger in 2014

Egyptian astrologer claims: When Saturn enters Sagittarius in December, the Jews will be stronger.

Radical Cleric: It's OK to Blow Yourself Up 'For Allah'

“Blowing oneself up for the sake of Allah is acceptable,” says radical Muslim cleric who justifies recent bombings in Lebanon.

PLO Official: We Supported the Nazis in WWII

Former political bureau head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) removes any doubt over Arab support for Nazi Germany.

Video: Water Hurled as Egyptian TV Political Debate Turns Ugly

A televised debate on the political situation in Egypt turns ugly, as participants throw water at one another.

Hamas: Students with Mock Guns? That was Chivalry Class

Hamas says mandatory daily military exercises, marches with fake guns teach high school students ‘chivalry and seriousness.’

Iran: ‘After Ten Years, We Have Emerged Victorious’

Iranian parliamentary chairman rejoices in ‘victory over the West,’ says America wanted to stop enrichment – but ultimately approved it.

Hamas Cartoon Lauds its 'Military Wing'

Hamas TV airs cartoon promoting the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, says "that thousands of young fighters are prepared to be martyred."

Video: Saudi Woman Drives Car Despite Ban

A woman in Saudi Arabia posts a clip of herself driving, pledges to continue to drive despite a decree banning women from doing so.

Egyptian TV Host: Our Enemy Is Israel for All Eternity

Egyptian television has once again proven that hostility towards Israel exists despite the peace agreement between the two countries.

Egyptian Accused of Spying after Surfing on Israeli Websites

An Egyptian lawyer was accused of spying for Israel because he was surfing on Israeli websites in an Internet cafe.

‘Iran Forced Hezbollah to Fight in Syria’

Former senior Hezbollah leader says the group opposed involvement in Syria – but Iran forced it to join fighting.

Syrian MP Threatens Israel, U.S. Bases in the Gulf

Kurdish Syrian MP tells Hezbollah TV: If U.S. attacks us, we'll respond by targeting Israel and the American bases in the Gulf.

Video: What Do Egyptians Know About the Holocaust?

MEMRI video shows child journalist hitting the streets in Egypt and asking locals about the Holocaust.

Former Iranian President: Assad Attacked His Own People with Gas

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani breaks with Iran's tradition of protecting Assad, says the Syrian leader used chemical weapons.

PA Film Shows Arabs Beating Jewish 'Settlers'

The PA's official television is continuing to incite against Israelis, even as efforts to achieve peace continue.

Video: Yemeni Child Bride's Flight to Freedom

In a country where forced marriages of children is common, one 11 year old took a stand, filming her escape, along with a defiant message

Temple Mount Imam Threatens US, Europe

During sermon last Friday, Temple Mount imam threatens: “The Caliphate shall return... We desire to cleanse it of the impure.”

Syrian Cleric: It's All the Jews' Fault

A Syrian cleric recently accused the Jews of being responsible for the ongoing civil strife throughout the Middle East.

Video: Angry Egyptian TV Host Resigns On Air

Egyptian TV host Gamal Al-Shaer resigned live on air after the government censored his show.

Video: Clerics Joyful Over Murder of Four Shiites in Egypt

Egyptian clerics have expressed joy over the brutal murders of four Shiites, including prominent cleric Sheik Hassan Shehata.

Egyptian Politician: Jews Use Human Blood for Passover Matzos

The Muslim world is keeping the “matzah blood libel” alive and well – even in Egypt, with which Israel has a peace treaty.

Iranian Leader Accuses Jews of Engaging in Sorcery

An Iranian leader with close ties to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently accused the Jews of engaging in sorcery.

Radical Egyptian Cleric: Boston Bombing Meant to Send a Message

A radical Egyptian Salafi cleric said that the terror attack in Boston was meant to tell the West that terrorists are alive and well.

Syrian Cleric Supported Blowing Up American and Israeli Targets

A pro-Assad cleric who was killed last week in a suicide bomb attack advocated for bombing American and Israeli targets around the world.

Video: Chairman of Egypt's MB Calls for Israel's Destruction

A video posted by MEMRI shows a clip from 2006 in which an official from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party called for Israel’s destruction.

Released Lebanese Terrorist: Kill Collaborators with Israel

Released Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar called, on Hizbullah's television network, to kill anyone who is caught collaborating with Israel.

British Islamists During Protest: Islam Will Dominate France

Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.

Newly Released Morsi Video: Nurse Children on Hatred of Jews

MEMRI releases another video which depicts Egyptian Mohammed Morsi making anti-Semitic comments.

Historian: Muslim Brotherhood Responsible for Jews Fleeing Egypt

An Egyptian historian has fingered the Muslim Brotherhood as being responsible for Jews fleeing Egypt.

Abbas Commemorates 'Martyrs' from Fatah and Hamas

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, often touted by the left as a "partner for peace" with Israel, is continuing to glorify terrorists.

Wife of Hamas MP: Woman's Role Is to Instill Love of Jihad

A video shows the wife of a Hamas MP saying that an Arab woman's role is "to instill love of jihad and martyrdom in her children."